Wake Up to Live blog is a resource for personal development, liberation, and women self-empowerment. Wake Up to Live creates awareness about topics such as oppression, sexual violence, childhood abuse, trauma, and the patriarchal social norms. Wake Up to Live discusses the recycled legacy of abuse that must stop and shares restorative measures for mental and emotional health, wellness, and strength for women to develop themselves and succeed.

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The Illusion of Tomorrow

The greatest illusion is tomorrow. Commit with simplicity and determination. To find the truth is to find the peace. All war is an expression of what is going on within us. Take the journey back home where you will discover who you are, the way you were meant to be. Don't paint tomorrow. Don't paint yesterday. Paint today! The power of choice is yours.

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I help women take back their life to increase their quality of living. I help women own their destiny rather than be victims of it. To be shining examples for others that actively engage in doing something different to make change.
This blog is a resource for women for personal development, liberation, and self-empowerment. Desiree's blog is for entertainment purposes only. The author does not provide medical, legal, or other professional advice.